For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Where words and phrases used in the Traffic Code are defined by state law, the definitions apply to their use in the Traffic Code and are adopted by reference. Those definitions so adopted that need further definition or are reiterated, and other words and phrases used herein, have the following meanings.
(Iowa Code § 321.1)
BUSINESS DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway when 50% or more of the frontage thereon for a distance of 300 feet or more is occupied by buildings in use for business.
PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
PEACE OFFICER. Every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
RESIDENCE DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business, suburban or school district, where 40% or more of the frontage on such a highway for a distance of 300 feet or more is occupied by dwellings or by dwellings and buildings in use for business.
SCHOOL DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway for a distance of 200 feet in either direction from a school house.
STAND or STANDING. The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
STOP. When required, the complete cessation of movement.
STOP or STOPPING. When prohibited, any halting of a vehicle, even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control sign or signal.
SUBURBAN DISTRICT. All other parts of the city not included in the business, school or residence districts.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE. All signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this chapter, lawfully placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, street or alley.
(1999 Code, § 60.02)